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Danny Jaillet

Patriots’ Matthew Slater deeply saddened by teammate’s injury

The New England Patriots suffered some injuries in the team’s 38-15 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Special-teamer Cody Davis suffered a knee injury in the first half of the game and did not return. It was a big blow to a productive special-teams unit, as Davis has been one of the mainstays for the team.

Davis has managed to carve out a role for himself in New England. He signed a two-year contract with the Patriots before the 2021 season and has the production to back up the deal. He has played the third-most snaps on special teams and has been a constant for a Patriots team that prides itself on stellar special teams play.

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Matthew Slater discussed his teammate’s injury following the game, via Zack Cox of NESN.com.

“I’ve played with a lot of guys in this league, and I can’t think of a better person than Cody Davis,” the Patriots’ longtime special teams captain said. “Obviously, he’s a great, great, great player, but I think about the type of husband he is, dad, and it’s inspiring to me. It’s been really fun to see him with his family and see him as a man.

“So when he was down, I’m not going to lie, I felt out of it the rest of the game. You kind of felt like you were in the Twilight Zone a little bit. I hate to see that. I’m obviously praying for him, and I’m certainly gutted for Cody and his injury.”

There has been no update on Davis’ injury as of now, aside from special teams coordinator Cam Achord saying the team will “see how it goes this week.”

The Patriots will have a bit more time to rest, as they get set to take on the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.

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